Star Trails Photography Tutorial: Take Pictures at Night
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With star trails, why do we see only the one motion , the earth spinning . Why don't we see the motion of the earth travel around the sun as well as moving with the sun thru the heavens , as these movements are faster than the earth spin ? I know we only get the night time hours to get the look of the spin, but we should still be able see the other motions as well.
Please try to Make Video In Hindi. I Have subscribed your Chanel, and i am trying to see your all videos. your video is very helpful for photography. but sometimes i don't understand what are you said. That's because i don't know English very well. Thank You. (Love From India)
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Those two motions are different. Spinning motion changes your angle of looking at stars. Which makes us think stars are moving.
In contrary, the orbital motion of the planet almost doesn’t change our angle relative to stars we are looking at. Hence the orbital motion almost has no effect on the the trails.
@@someonesomeone1616because the earth is not spinning, the sky/fixed stars are revolving around us. One big planetarium.
@@sarfarash1 no, no, no.
this darn photography aint easy. hats off to those who do it well.
Once I finally got my pro-camera with all those buttons and dials, I soon discovered they were all just new ways to mess up my shots :D ... (if you don't know them well that is)
i made a living with a film camera for 20 years.. Now that anyone can do digital. I'll let everyone else do it.. I'm on to other things
@@knowledgewillincrease7508 nooo, don't quit!
Pretty easy with all the camera and software aid in the digital era ;)
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Unfortunately, I won't be able to add music to my video, because that's for douchebags. However, in the future, I will do my best not to stnad there not moving.
the cool thing about this is that you can do a star trails photo and a timelapse with the same photos
Nice catch, I'm heading up north for some of that!
Thank you so much for closed caption!!!
MicBergsma!!!!!
Hello.
best photography tutorial i've ever seen. 10/10!
The Lumia is a great cameraphone but you'll want a DSLR for this. Check my Photography Buying Guide (available using the 'Worldwide' link in the description) for recommendations.
Check Chapter 10 of Stunning Digital Photography (link in the description) for complete information. Proper manual exposure can greatly reduce noise.
A tip is to use a red torch when you need light so it doesn't affect your natural night vision and also it won't effect your picture as much as a white light. You get these torches from military disposal stores, camping stores online or you can use red cellophane.
thanks man!😃
Or get a cheap torch and paint the lens with red nail varnish
I use a head light (a torch strapped to my head), that has a red light setting. Also comes in handy when I'm broke and need to sell my body.
No, you shine the camera with your 900 lumen tac light and make your adjustments while the camera is stunned and less likely to react with hostility.
oh thats awesome thanks
This guy kinda reminds me of Cesar Milan...
how abt billy bon thorton
I'm glad I'm not alone :))
*camera takes a bad pic
"Tssst. Tsst, no."
Caesar Salad
This is one of the most helpful videos I have found for doing star trails.
Because I'm using a full frame camera, and the lens hood is designed to be used with a crop camera. Removing the lens hood makes it a circular fisheye, so I have a bit more image area.
Tutorial is good. Your diction is also very clear. I would be happy if you kindly upload similar type of tutorial for time lapse photography.
the camera being out of focus as he was talking (camera in the shot) bugged me so much lol
same
LOL, me too.
Not surprisingly. It was also badly over-exposed; two rooky mistakes which make it difficult to place any confidence in him as a tutor.
The humidity in the air is really tiny water molecules suspended in the air. When light passes through those molecules, it bends it a tiny bit, making everything, including stars, a little less sharp. That's why cold, clear nights with low humidity offer the sharpest stars. Check Chapter 10 in Stunning Digital Photography for more info.
Ah, sorry, apparently I need to update the iPad description.
If you buy it from my web page, you get all the different ebook formats, but you need to manually copy it to your iPad or other tablet. If you buy it from iTunes, it downloads automatically.
All versions have the same content.
For most people, it's better to buy it directly from my site. It's cheaper there, too.
Thanks for your interest!
So I just have been checking through your channel and holy man, your videos are fantastic. Just got a DSLR after having an old Nikon 1 as a camera for a while and this channel has been a godsend for the learning curve.
Thank you for a great book and this guide.
I managed to make my first Star Trail shot and it really worked well.
how did it come out? was it as simple as it seems?
+turtleHead970 seemed to be okay. Let me dig it out and send you a link.
+Jason Walter alright man thank you :D
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That was my attempt
+Jason Walter thats pretty cool dude. just keep practicing n im sure you will get it good :)
The closed captions are gold. I saw Norway, Salsa.... Excellent tutorial. Very easy to understand
Thanks Tony for the tutorial. You are the best teacher in the photography.
That's it. I'm going out and buying your book soon. Thank you for all the help!
jack texeira Thanks, and you're welcome!
Wow, will wonders ever cease. I used to do star trails on film the old fashioned way - pick a night with the best atmospheric forecast possible, acclimate the glass before sundown to minimize condensation, and cable release the shutter open for 8 hours. Would have never suspected you could stack trails in software. I'll have to try this sometime.
What film allowed you to expose for 8 hours without getting violently overexposed?
AGH331 If memory serves, most times I used Kodak Ektar 25 speed print film and shot around f8.0. It worked fine. Unfortunately I don't have those negatives anymore and I don't know if they even sell print film of that speed anymore. But this digital method is certainly worth trying.
film star trails sound wayyy cooler than digital! I'm going to look into it...
AGH331
Kodak Tri-X 400 ASA B&W. I've got a shot from an Arkansas bean field in 1973. I was young, uninformed and inspired by a star trails shot I saw in National Geographic. I used a broken pencil and rubber band to hold he shutter open on a Pentax K1000 w/ 50mm f1. lens, and went to bed. 6-8 hrs later, I brought the camera in. Later I developed & printed an 11 x 17 of the image. It's still one of my favorite photos. I did the same shot using Kodacolor 400 and it was terrible. Very bad reciprocity failure. Very greenish overtones and low contrast.
Yes, just buy the ebook from the third link in the description of this video. It includes a PDF version and different ebook formats optimized for many different devices.
Good question! I go out in the New England winter cold, down to about -17 celcius, and the only problem I have is that the battery life is very short (so bring extra batteries, and keep them warm).
I don't think it will cause any problems, but check with your camera manufacturer.
I have a question, Is there any advantage or disadvantage to using the bulb function and having the shutter open for a lot longer, but using a lower ISO to help reduce noise
Excellent! Thank you :)
thanks TheJSB007, very beautiful videos
Yes, as long as you can connect an external shutter release to it.
I bought it maybe 12 years ago at a furniture store in Cambridge, MA called Circle Furniture.
So are you using the same iso1600 in the test shot as when your doing the constant 30 second exposures?
7:30 wow, you must live in a really humid place.
I've watched this video at least 20 times! Such awesome tips, and he does a really good job explaining what to do!
The Photographer's Ephemeris. I describe its use throughout my book (link in the description)
Massive tip guys and dolls; I have been into astronomy and astrophotography for many years and this tip should be top of your list. Get a red filter for your flashlight, or a red LED flashlight. Our eyes take a good 20mins to get used to being in the dark, and the moment you use your flashlight to see what your doing, you will ruin your night vision. Red light however doesnt have the same affect. If you ever go to a star party you will only be allowed to use a red flashlight. The same applies when photographing nature at night (owls etc). Red light wont mess up your night vision as much. These filters are cheap as anything online. Try it one evening!
Or get a cheap torch and paint the lens with red nail varnish
You're not so subliminal messaging worked. Bought your dslr and light room books this morning :)
Thanks! Enjoy it!
Chapter 10 in Stunning Digital Photography (links in the description) covers star photography.
Yes, though you'll need other gear, as well. Chapter 10 in Stunning Digital Photography (links in the description) tells you exactly what you need for night photography.
Can you please explain where and how the "black frame" shot comes into play in the post-processing? I understand the need for noise reduction, but did not catch how it is used.
this would be very usefull, my camera produce a lot of noise al iso 1600, usualy I work only in iso 400 maximum 800 to avoid the noise. but this demands more exposition time.
Whats the difference between doing a bunch of 30 sec exposures compares to doing one really long 20 minute or so exposure? Thanks!
Exactly ...
The difference is huge. Check Chapter 10 of Stunning Digital Photography (links in the description) for detailed information. Basically, you get brighter stars and more balanced ambient light if you shoot a series of 30 second shots.
I'll have to try. I've always done long exposures but never like this. I downloaded the starstax software now I just have to wait for the moon to go away.
***** than check out Canon Cameras.. they dont have an intervaolmeter ;)
AL DeeN install magic lantern problem solved
by far and wide the best tutorial I've even seen on star trails. you guys are the best. Gonna buy the book soon.
Yep
How cool would it be to do this is Antarctica or the North Pole with the Aurora?
The Epic StormBlade id love to take picture of auroras
Auroras occur above both polar circles.
They would paint much of the sky green in a star trail image.
Bruh i literally took a 45 minute exposure off my lens cap and was like why’s it so dark?
LOL
Hi, Ali. Yes, StarStax basically creates additive layers of the images.
I provide lots of information about night photography in Chapter 10 of Stunning Digital Photography (links in the description).
3:48 "because most lenses focus past infinity" ... You just blew my mind Tony, now I'm trying to figure about what's past infinity!
Ditch your lens caps? Whaaaaat?
ChaoticMatters if you want the explanation then check out his lens hood video
how can ı find the infinity on a nikkor kit lens (18-55)
focus all the way in the distance, that's basically infinity
*some lenses might produce the sharpest results just _before_ infinity, so you might want to test that also
+The Phlog Photography thanks a lot man
Thank YOU
If you're really daring, you can go to infinity and beyond!
i just love this video....i've watched this over 100 times...its awesome
Yes, though for just a bit more you could get a used 5D Mark II or a 6D that would produce far better images. Check my comparison video, with the 7D/6D/5D Mark II/5D Mark III/T3i, specifically the night photography section.
your video man needs to watch your vid on correct exposure
What if your camera lens doesn't have an infinity marking?
I have the same problem
To get a rough infinity setting, set your camera to live view, and zoom in and focus on a bright point somewhere in the distance (I usually use street lights of a town a few miles away). You will probably still need to fine tune it by taking several pictures and adjusting after each.
every lens has infinity...
I'm talking about if it doesn't have any infinity marking, how can you tell where it is?
If you have let's say markings of 1m and 30m, it will be after 30m marking, on the far side
Thanks! I have some information on post-processing in Chapter 10 of Stunning Digital Photography (links in the description) but I also plan to make a video on night photography post-processing in the next month or so, so stay tuned...
That's one of the reasons you want to use image stacking instead of one long exposure. I describe both techniques, and the advantages of each, in Chapter 10 of Stunning Digital Photography (links in the description)... as well as all the gear you need for night photography.
Those flat-earth cavemen need to start taking notes.
Why make so many 30-second exposures instead of an hour or two? Will the brightness of the sky ruin it?
Buddy Cox Right, stacking minimizes the brightness of ambient light.
Thanks.
Buddy Cox Also, such long exposures of 1-2 hours can heat up the sensor and produce more noise in the final picture.
Buddy Cox Less hot pixels, and also unless you have a tripod that tracks the earth's rotation ($$$), you will have trails,
Love your videos, just bought your book and so far it has been extremely helpful and easy to understand so many things that were not as clear as they are right now. Thanks!
Just be thankful you are getting these awesome tips from Tony. Cheers!
star trails prooves flat stationary earth
LOL
+liam
what?
according to nasa u are spining in 3 directions 500.000kmh, is that make any sense?
+EDIcoN yes because a here is 3 axis
Woah.
No subject is safe from these idiots.
Incredibly helpful video - finally I can do this! Been wanting to try Star Trails for months! Thank you!
I don't personally own a camera or have too much of an interest in photography, but I have to say that this tutorial definitely sparked an interest in me. Your explanations are clear and concise, this video is great. Thanks!
Thanks!!
Very nice!
I recommend using the same techniques for star trails, even if you just choose the single best frame. Check Chapter 10 in my book (links in the description) for detailed info.
I haven't tried, Claudia, but the software I suggest (StarStax) is free.
Weird, I show them as having it in stock. you can also order it from stunningdigitalphotography (dot) com, which is my own website. It's cheaper there, anyway.
Very helpful video! I am going to attempt this tonight for the first time. I actually got StarStaX earlier today before I watched this, but I'm glad to hear that the professionals use it!
I came back to this perfect tutorial after so many years 👍
Tony, thank you so much for this! Excellent advice on both practical and editorial.
man, your video is amazing!!! you explained clearly and with a smile everything. i will defenetly look for your book with lessons!
greetings from Greece!
Sokratis
First, thanks for noticing :). I think all my years as a writer have forced me to organize my thoughts.
Berlin is a gorgeous city!
No problem. Put it in bulb mode and attach a remote shutter timer set to 30 seconds. Check Chapter 10 in Stunning Digital Photography (links in the description) for a complete overview (and tons of videos).
Thanks! You can use the third link in the description of this video. That gives you the best price, too.
We are listed in every Amazon and Google Play store they allow, but sometimes they don't allow me to sell it in every country for legal reasons...
If you watch the video, I show you how I do it. You can also read Chapter 10 of Stunning Digital Photography (link in the description).
best explanation i've seen so far! going to try and take a star trail photo this weekend, cheers!
Always RAW. Check Chapter 4 of Stunning Digital Photography (links in the description) for more information.
as usual major helpful and informative video , appreciate the work you guys do thanks a lot
I don't have a specific video, but Chapter 10 does have info about shooting the stars. Thanks for reading!!
That is more easier to understand and a brilliant lesson... Thanks a million, Tony...
Mirror lock-up won't matter for 30 second exposures because any vibrations would only last a tiny fraction of a second. In fact, nobody has ever shown that it makes any difference at all, so don't worry about it.
I wouldn't leave shake reduction on for star trails--it'll consume batteries, and vibrations minor enough for shake reduction wouldn't show up in the final picture. Only moving the camera or tripod will show up.
Lots of info in Chapter 10 of Stunning Digital Photography!
Wonderful video and detailed step by step guide Tony. Much appreciated. Star Stax was easy to find ( it was a freeware) and it worked well with me. I tried with leaving the exposure for justice hour, but the result was LOVELY. Thank you so much again.
Astonishing tutorial from Astonishing Photographer
I have a Mac, too. I hook it up to the same two monitors, so the resolution is the same. The retina displays on their laptops are nice for image editing, though.
Sure, there are links in the description of the video. I used StarStax, but I cover other ways to do it in Chapter 10. Thanks, and enjoy the book!
There are minor differences, but either will get the job done. I have a DSLR Camera Body Buyer's Guide that comes free with my book (Stunning Digital Photography), if you buy that. It's available in the reader's group on Facebook, or you can email me for it after getting the book.
great tutorial i so want to have a go at this, difficult when living in the middle of a large city.
Hi. Please check Chapter 10 in Stunning Digital Photography for a full explanation of the different techniques for star trails, and why stacking photos is better.
Tony, I am so happy to have found you. Thanks you so much for all of the videos
This was an amazing tutorial Tony. Going to try and get some neat shots in the Sonoran Desert since I live really close to it.
I do realy like the way you explain everything. Easy to understand and clear voice tone.
this was a top class video. Thanks! I learned a lot from it. I am planning to buy the book too, because this video was just so good. Amazing work
I don't really plan on doing star photography, but I learned a lot of things while watching this video. Thank you for your knowledge, sir.
It's capturing a dark slide--taking a second picture with the shutter closed to help identify noisy sensors in the image.
Turn off long exposure noise reduction in the camera settings.
Nice goatee! Seriously though, it threw me off because I just started watching you about a year ago so this is my first throwback. Great work you guys do!
That's an option on the camera, but I forget what it's called... something like long exposure noise reduction. Check the custom settings.
It does help, though.
Yes, but you need a shutter release to hold down the shutter button. Search for "panasonic LX5 cable release adapter" and you should find the gadget you need. Also refer to Chapter 10 of my book (links in the description) for information about the techniques and technical details about night photography.
Links are in Chapter 10 of my book, along with the full instructions, or you can just search the web for it... I can't put links in comments.
I'm just start to shooting star trail. This video is really helpful for me! Thanks for sharing!
That is such an awesome location. I went there in 2011, not to do star trails, but to stick my toes in the Atlantic. LOL! I have some pretty great shots though during daylight. Thanks for this video. I'd love to try this.
It's a Manfrotto CF travel tripod. I don't recall the specific model number, but check my Tripods video for the exact details.
Awesome video, love the way of explaining each and every thing.
A very good and comprehensive presentation.